Liberal Arts

Religious historian David Holmes to speak at Wright State

David L. Holmes, professor emeritus of religious studies at the College of William & Mary, renowned author and historian, to lecture on “The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents.” Continue reading

Filmmaker in the Spotlight

Through his new documentary, Brent Huffman is raising awareness for archaeological site facing destruction

Filmmaker Brent Huffman wears many hats when he’s working on a project: director, producer, writer, photographer, editor. But for his latest film, he’s taken on a new role: advocate. Huffman is using his film to try to build awareness for … Continue reading

Wright State prof: Internet scams tied to terrorism

Excerpt People in the Miami Valley and across the nation are falling to prey to Internet scams that in some instances are tied to terrorism. That’s according to Mary Leal, Wright State University professor of political science and former Dayton … Continue reading

Veteran human rights advocate to give talk at Wright State

Tom McCarthy

Tom McCarthy, a veteran United Nations official, will discuss “Reflections on a Career in Human Rights” on Friday, Sept. 20, on the Wright State campus.
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Hilarious Harvey opens Wright State 2013–14 theatre season with laughs

Wright State University Theatre opens its 39th season in the Festival Playhouse with the award-winning smash hit comedy Harvey Sept. 19–29. Continue reading

’03 Alumna, radio host back in Dayton

Radio listeners across the Miami Valley have welcomed an old friend back into their lives. Gina Ferraro is again on the radio airwaves, but this time… Continue reading

Wright State to host conference and ball to celebrate the Pride and Prejudice Bicentennial

Two centuries ago, a relatively unknown woman named Jane Austen published a novel of manners and marriage that went greatly overlooked… Continue reading

Wright State gallery becomes a fantasy world of light and color

Excerpt Soo Sunny Park, a South Korean artist, has been busy transforming the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University into a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of light, shadow and brilliant color. When one thinks of beauty, an ordinary chainlink … Continue reading

Artist to transform Wright State galleries with ‘Unwoven Light’ exhibit

“Unwoven Light,” an exhibit by Soo Sunny Park, will be on display at the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State Sept. 15–Oct. 13. Continue reading

Raider Romance

From Dayton to D.C., one couple reflects on their marriage, careers, and Wright State experience

Eric and Molly Leckey are two of nearly 6,000 Wright State alumni who are married to another Wright State graduate. For the Leckeys, their romance blossomed out of a friendship that was formed on Wright State’s Model United Nations team. … Continue reading